Accounts Receivable Supervisor: Lead Billing & Cash Flow

Algoma Central Corporation; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Algoma Central Corporation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to oversee day-to-day AR operations and lead a team at its head office in St. Catharines, Ontario. The role focuses on timely invoicing, payment application, and accuracy, with collaboration across Commercial, Accounting and Treasury teams.

The position requires 5–7 years in AR/credit/collections, strong ERP and Excel skills, and proven leadership. Regular in-office presence is expected in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of progressive Accounts Receivable, credit, collections, or accounting experience, including supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working within ERP systems and integrated financial environments.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and financial reporting activities.
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes and collections best practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate groups and individuals.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to create and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily activities of the Accounts Receivable team.
• Ensure accurate and timely issuance of customer invoices and credit memos.
• Oversee cash application activities, ensuring customer payments are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Monitor customer account balances and investigate discrepancies, deductions, and disputed items.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Coordinate month-end Accounts Receivable closing activities, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare and review Accounts Receivable reports, aging analyses, and processing metrics.
• Provide management with insights and recommendations to improve billing and processing performance.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to Accounts Receivable activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, automation, and accuracy within the invoicing and Accounts Receivable process.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor internal controls over billing, collections, and cash application activities.
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and process improvement projects.
• Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management to Accounts Receivable team members.
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Algoma Central Corporation is seeking an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to oversee day-to-day AR operations and lead a team at its head office in St. Catharines, Ontario. The role focuses on timely invoicing, payment application, and accuracy, with collaboration across Commercial, Accounting and Treasury teams.

The position requires 5–7 years in AR/credit/collections, strong ERP and Excel skills, and proven leadership. Regular in-office presence is expected in a team-oriented environment.